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The City of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) have partnered to provide resources to empower residents through their neighborhood associations, with the goal of enhancing and improving their communities. Current projects include the Grant Assistance Partnership, Greenville Dreams and the Grassroots Leadership Development Program.
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Neighbors work together to fill a new planter in the Green Avenue neighborhood. Funding for the project came from a Grant Assistance Partnership (GAP) grant.
- LADDER Program
- KEY Program
- After School Tutorial Program
- New Home Ownership Program
- Grant Assistance Partnership
- Greenville Dreams
- Grassroots Leadership Program
- Prescription Drug Discount
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources (SHARE) offers the LADDER program to City residents who wish to:
P.O. Box 10204
Greenville, SC 29603
Phone: 864-269-0700, ext. 246
Email: qjames@sharesc.org
- increase earnings
- establish self-sufficiency
- further basic education skills
- acquire job skills training
- obtain job placement assistance
P.O. Box 10204
Greenville, SC 29603
Phone: 864-269-0700, ext. 246
Email: qjames@sharesc.org
The KEY Program offers opportunities for home ownership to the residents of the City’s Special Emphasis neighborhoods. The KEY program, offered by the Greenville County Human Relations Commission, focuses on issues related to credit, savings, home maintenance, loan approval, and money management.
For additional information contact Martin Watson, Human Relations Commission at:
301 University Ridge
Suite 1600
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-467-7095
For additional information contact Martin Watson, Human Relations Commission at:
301 University Ridge
Suite 1600
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-467-7095
The City of Greenville’s Parks and Recreation Department offers the Study Buddies Program, an after school tutorial program that focuses on students in grades Kindergarten through eighth, with additional resources available to high school students. More information, or contact Brad Cuttino by email bcuttino@greenvillesc.gov at or telephone at 864-467-4486.
Home Ownership
The City of Greenville is committed to providing home ownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents in the City of Greenville.
Mt. Eustis Corners
Genesis Homes, in partnership with the City of Greenville and Quinn Satterfield Builders, is providing home ownership opportunities in the Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood.
Mt. Eustis Corners Brochure
Application for Eligibility
Mt. Eustis Corners Program Guidelines
Home Ownership Resources
SC Housing Down Payment Assistance
CommunityWorks Homebuyer Assistance
The Grant Assistance Partnership (GAP) is a combined effort between the City of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority. GAP provides grant awards to neighborhood associations that are seeking positive community development through various initiatives and projects tailored to meet the needs of their individual neighborhoods.
GAP funding of up to $2,500 is available to city neighborhood associations located within the city’s Special Emphasis neighborhoods. Projects may also address one or more of the following areas of neighborhood development: resident involvement, beautification, communication, crime prevention, housing development, organizational development, training and education and capital improvements.
For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
View the GAP Application and project evaluation forms.
GAP funding of up to $2,500 is available to city neighborhood associations located within the city’s Special Emphasis neighborhoods. Projects may also address one or more of the following areas of neighborhood development: resident involvement, beautification, communication, crime prevention, housing development, organizational development, training and education and capital improvements.
For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
View the GAP Application and project evaluation forms.
Greenville Dreams is a collaboration among neighborhood association leaders whose purpose is to help build upon the strengths and assets already present in their neighborhoods.
Training and peer support are provided to Special Emphasis neighborhood leaders in the areas of successfully managing and leading a neighborhood association, community resources available to assist residents, problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Greenville Dreams is focused on positive change through resident-centered neighborhood development. It is a partnership of the GCRA, the United Way and the City of Greenville. For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
Training and peer support are provided to Special Emphasis neighborhood leaders in the areas of successfully managing and leading a neighborhood association, community resources available to assist residents, problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Greenville Dreams is focused on positive change through resident-centered neighborhood development. It is a partnership of the GCRA, the United Way and the City of Greenville. For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
The Grassroots Leadership Development Program (GLDP) provides training to enhance the capability and capacity of community leaders as they strengthen and improve their neighborhoods. The program meets once a month for 5 months.
Sessions cover leadership style, creating a neighborhood “vision,” advocacy and public policy at the community level, strategies to leverage volunteers and engage youth, and best organizational practices for success.
It is a partnership of the United Way, City of Greenville and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA). For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
Sessions cover leadership style, creating a neighborhood “vision,” advocacy and public policy at the community level, strategies to leverage volunteers and engage youth, and best organizational practices for success.
It is a partnership of the United Way, City of Greenville and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA). For more information contact Monique Mattison at mmattison@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4574 or Rebecca Edwards at redwards@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4428.
The City of Greenville, in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC), has a new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. The Prescription Discount Card is FREE to all Greenville residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. By using this card you may save an average of 20 percent off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies.
Visit www.caremark.com/nlc to access the program online. From the site you can print a card, check drug prices and locate participating pharmacies. For more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749. Residents may also pick up a card at the following locations:
Visit www.caremark.com/nlc to access the program online. From the site you can print a card, check drug prices and locate participating pharmacies. For more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749. Residents may also pick up a card at the following locations:
- City Hall
206 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601 - David Hellams Community Center
311 Spartanburg Street
Greenville, SC 29607 - Nicholtown Community Center
112 Rebecca Street
Greenville, SC 29611 - West Greenville Community Center
8 Rochester Street
Greenville, SC 29607 - Bobby Pearse Community Center
904 Townes Street Extension
Greenville, SC 29609 - Senior Action
50 Directors Drive
Greenville, SC 29615 - Greenville County Department of Social Services
301 University Ridge
Greenville, SC 29601 - Hughes Main Library
25 Heritage Green Place
Greenville, SC 29601 - Augusta Road Library - Ramsey Family Branch
100 Lydia Street
Greenville, SC 29605 - Greenville County Human Relations Commission
301 University Ridge
Suite 1600
Greenville, SC 29601 - Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources
1200 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
or
614 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Helpful Documents
- Program Brochure (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Print a Prescription Discount Card: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
- Find a Pharmacy
- National League of Cities